I had to double my budget for a Wrangler Rubicon LJ! Here is the holy grail of Jeeps.
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- Welcome to the channel! I take you on a tour of my 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Unlimited, affectionately known as the "LJ". This manual rubicon was a true gem to find, and I'm told it's arguably worth the cost?
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I genuinely think one of the best things Jeep could have done was continue the LJ into the JK years. 96" wheelbase is great, but even 100" would have been nice. The whole reason the JKL/JLL idea is so cool is because of the ability to keep the two door but have a slightly longer wheelbase. The JKU/JLU is cool and all, but not everyone wants a four door.
Dude , landed the holy grail of Jeeps! Congrats
I would recommend high zinc oil meant for flat tappet cam engines. For any PCM issues look into wranglerfix. A cable transfer case shifter was also one of the best upgrades I've done. If you need better cooling look into a severe duty fan clutch, heavy duty is not the same.
I have an '06 LJR, I'm nearly 6' tall, first upgrade that was a huge QOL improvement was some seat risers. Prior to installing the risers, I was experiencing fatigue in my legs when driving around for as little as 30 minutes. If you're a taller fella, I definitely recommend the risers.
Overland Camping build!
subbed, i just bought a white 04' lj with 45k miles from the original owner so i'm looking forward to the content
Sorry about the placeholder at 4:05, first video problems... guess you'll have to see what the sleeping arrangements look like in future vid.
I fondly remember those LJs and loved them. You did good on your find man!!!!
How cool! I just bought a 2006 LJ Rubi, flew to SLC and drove it back to Golden. I tackled all the easy stuff myself first and now it’s at Garage Works in Englewood getting all the leaks taken care of and overall maintenance done since who knows when it was ever done last! I’m battling a misfire check engine light that hopefully gets figured out soon. I really want to make this a perfect - drive to the trails in Colorado and Utah and then be able to get home afterwards! Finns and Things, Hells Revenge, T-86 crash site… be able to crawl over rocks without being an insane crawler. I sold my 2 door JL Rubi with 37s and got this and a Prius haha!
Put on 74Weld Portals then leave the suspensions alone. you'll have all OEM parts, lift, lower gear ratio and a good ride
Lol $20k???
Nice Jeep. I've had my 05 LJ non-Rubi for a few months now. Absolutely love it. In two weeks, I'm driving up to Utah to pick up a hardtop for it. I'm also 6 feet and I've slept in the back, but at an angle.
3:54 FYI once you get your budget restored after buying that beauty, the iKamper Skycamp fits PERFECTLY front to back. I’m 6’3 and sleep like a king upstairs. 😉
I have a 2006 LJR. I love it. It is my 3rd jeep. Wouldn't have anything else.
Came for the Jeep, stayed for the doggo
Wheel it as it sits now and see what you wanna upgrade first. I've seen a lot of people go straight to big tires and lift and still not know how to actually drive there rig.My wife and I wheeled our 05 LJR for years in Colorado on a short arm lift and 33's and wheeled a lot of good trails. Everything from mild to wild. But getting out there and knowing how to drive your rig is the most beneficial. Colorado definitely has enough rock trails to learn how crawl with a manual. But most importantly have fun! And the LJR is the best Jeep ever made!
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1. Tires
2. Synthetic winch line
3. Go through the components on that lift. As far as lifts go that one is known to be more on the budget side of the spectrum. I run Currie for everything suspension and steering.
Congrats on the new rig. She’s a looker.
The stock TJ Rubicon and maybe the LJ Rubicon did the rubicon trail in testing without mods. The creators wanted a lift and sway bar disconnects, but management said no. Trail rated is based on Jeep’s obstacle course which mimics trail conditions. My open diff Liberty is trail rated and although I want to try it, wouldn’t be able to do the rubicon without a lift and rear locker.
LOL! I used to take photos of my built ZJ on that exact same dirt parking lot turnoff. I got some sick pics of it flexed out on the rutted section of the eastern entrance. Cool LJ!
The rock sliders on your LJR are Body Armor brand, they are steel, heavy and made in China.
Nice vid! They were warrantied to 20in of water fording. As a kid I went up to the headlights on one of my TJs without issues. I wouldn’t do that now on my 20 year old TJ until I make it more water ready.
I sold my tj that I built in high school when I went to college, ended up buying a stock LJ with 50k miles after I graduated bc I regretted selling my tj. There’s not a chance in hell I’d sell my LJ especially after putting 20k into it. This one stays with me forever and will get passed on to my children.
I'm probably going to give my heavily built JLUR to my daughter when she turns 16 and get myself an LJ.
I recommend a 4" long arm kit!
I am doing a rough country retro fit long arm with skyjacker 4" dual rate springs.
Long arms ride great and the dual rate springs make it that much better....
Keep the videos coming, let us know what you do....
Thanks,
Brent
My better half has a 2005 LJ. Great vehicle although it is a bit too computerized and modern for my tastes. You may not know this but that have a Bosch brake system too. These were built during the years Daimler owned them and they really are the best of the modern Jeeps!
To this day, the LJ Rubicon is the best Wrangler Jeep ever made.
congrats on the new channel.
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Have a 2005 LJ Rubicon with 46 k in perfect condition in Colorado. Fantastic condition, always garaged, no rust, no leaks, no accidents. Relatively stock except for functional improvements, no suspension or huge tire mods, great Jeep to build as you like. Have hard & soft tops. Anyone interested?
Yes
Whats the link to the ad?
Yes 100% I am
well im right there with you but not an owner of any jeep yet , just trying to figure out what to get myself ....... hope you will get that crawling build for it
Good luck with the new channel and as always, "Keep on Jeepin"
I thought the LJs were ugly new and look ridiculous. Now I may break into my bank account to get one. 😊
Build out for camping. Don't go bigger then 33s on that model, not needed and you will start breaking things and running into drivability issues if you do, not worth it. A small 3" lift and you can easily run 33s. Switch to synthetic line on your winch, Stick with an A/T tire for street ability. Good Luck
Is the 6 speed better than the automatic as far as resale value?
Overlanding build
I know that spot made a few vids there 😂😂
This car was number 2 on American SUVs that could soon be worth a fortune for Hotcars. We also talk about it often on the Car Exchange Podcast
Rubicon was harder in 2004/2006